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Primers are substances applied to a surface as a preparatory coating before the application of a subsequent layer of paint. There are various types of primers, including oil-based, water-based, and shellac-based. Tack coat, on the other hand, is a thin layer of asphalt emulsion or hot-applied asphalt that is applied to an existing pavement surface before the placement of a new layer of asphalt. Its purpose is to provide an adhesive bond between the existing pavement surface and the new asphalt layer.